Bath and Body Works Haul

I received a coupon an online coupon for a FREE 3 wick candle with any purchase of $20 or more.  I believe this promotion has ended already but if you guys would like to try to see if it still works the Online code is TREATYOU20 and the code in store is 9290.

When stepping into the store my intention was just to purchase my favorite antibacterial soaps and to pick up my free candle.  The soaps were 6 for $20.  But of course the sale associates always persuade me into buying more.  Good thing this time it was just an extra bottle of lotions and nothing more.

So here's the lovely bag my items came home in. 

All the six soaps I picked were foam soaps.  Reason for this if you guys don't already know is the foam type soap is easier for my kids to use.

I got Ocean Pearl, Dahlia, Island Bamboo, Coconut Cove, Beach Flower, and Mango Paradise.  All have very pretty labels.  All smells great and perfect for spring and summer. 

This is the item the lure me into buying.  This is their true blue spa item.  I believe these Spa items are limited editions items.  They are trying to get rid of them so they were all currently on clearance.  They are all 50% off.  I just love the scent.  And also the jojoba oil is much lighter to use in hot weather compared to the shea butter products I had at home. So I thought I would give this a try. 

This is the Free candle I picked up.  Aloha Waikiki - Hulas & Hibiscus scent.  

Candle description:  An exquisite fusion of Plumeria petals, Tiare Blossoms and a hint of sugarcane that transport you to the big island.  Aloha Paradise!

I love how this candle have a decorated cover too.

And as you can see from these pictures below that I'll be making another trip down to that store soon.  Hehe, I can't wait.  What are you all planning to buy?  What items should I try?  Let me know!!

NY Asian Haul - The Face Shop and Detclear

Sorry but it's been a while since I've last posted.  I've been sick and kids have been keeping me busy as usual.  :)

This weekend I was at a wedding in New York so I was actually able to do a little shopping.  So now I have something new to show you all.  There were so many things to look at there and I was always tempted to buy more.  I was able to control myself and got these items below.

Items only purchased items from The Face Shop and from Mitsuwa, Japanese Supermarket in New Jersey.

At the time I wanted to check out the Missha store that I used to shop at.  But I guess 3 years since I've been back is a long time because now The Face Shop had taken over the shop.  I was still very excited because I have never used The Face Shop products before and now it's my face to try.

While I was there I purchased a bunch of face sheet masks.  They were $2 each and with the special they were currently having it was buying 10 and gets one free.  Of course I took advantage of that and got myself an extra one.  I brought two types of sheet masks.  I brought 4 essential masks (I don’t know how else to explain it) and 7 Real Nature masks (two I had given to my sister so I didn't include the pictures here.  I will post later once my sister tries it out and let me know how she liked it). 

#1.  Lemon
#2.  Pomegranate
#3. Soybean
#4. Aloe Vera
#5.  Rice
#6. Raspberries (not in this picture)
#7.  Olive (not in this picture)

#1.  Hyaluronic Acid
#2.  CO-Q10
#3.  Pearl (two)

And lastly from the face shop I purchased a peeling gel mask.  I've always wanted to try them.  I've heard so much about the Cure gel but of course that's $50 and I was too cheap to buy it.  So this one at the face shop, the White Jewel Peeling Gel was only $15, I pick myself a bottle.

Once I checked out they had given me a couple of samples.  I got two FLEBOTE Collagenic EX V lifting cream, two FLEBOTE White Crystal Effect Essence, and two Rice Water Bright Cleansing foam.  Anyone out there tried these items?  How do you use these and how do you guys like them?  Please share with me.

I've also sighed up to be a member.  Membership is free.  And with this purchased I earned 10% off my next purchase and 5% after that on my other purchases.  But since I don't live in New York anymore I think it will be a few years before I'm able to return and use my discount.  Oh well.

And look...Kim Hyun Joong!!  After doing a little research I found out that he's now the official international ambassador of the Face Shop brand.  I remember him from the Korean TV drama Boys Over Flowers.  Hehe...

Once I got home I found out I've over paid for my sheet masks.  Damn it!!  Sasa currently has a sale for $1.50 each.  Damn damn damn!!  Oh well...

The next day I went to the Mitsuwa Japanese market and purchase the Detclear Fruit Peeling Gel.  This one was $17.  I've heard a lot of good things on this item too.  So again, once I get the chance I'll compare two peeling gels I've purchased on this trip and let you know now I feel about them both.

So any recommendations on other The Face Shop items I should try?  Or other Asian beauty products?  Let me know.  I really want to try more.

Lush Day After Christmas Haul

I'm not sure why its taking me so long to post up my Christmas haul from Lush. Well here it is. I did not purchase any Christmas box sets because items in them either looked old and dried up or the items in it I wasn't too interested in. I got soaps, bath bombs, and bubble wands.

Not sure why they didn't give out regular Lush bags at this store

My purchase came to $57.79. It's still kind of pricey but I did save almost 50%. It's nice to sometimes treat yourself to something nice right? I just hope I have time to use them. Hehe...

So soaps I got:

Angles Delight

Mr. Punch

Snow Globe

Sexy Peel

Bath bombs I got:

So White Ballistic (2)

Cinder Ballistic - I was told they going to discontinue this...

Golden Wonder

Bubble wands I got:

Magic Wands

If I finally get the time I'll write a short review on how these items each turn out. :) Anyone else take advantage of the big BOGO after Christmas sale? Tell me about it.

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

It starts today. Their semi-annual sale. There's tons of items on sale (up to 75% on selected items while supplies last). I just got back from shopping there. Got tons of
Antibacterial hand soaps. As you guys all know that's what I like from Bath and Body Works and that's what I usually buy. I will post my haul in a bit. I just wanted to get this information out so anyone who is interested in this sale can go and buy stuff before the good stuff runs out. Happy Shopping!!!

Sasa Haul

My order finally arrived. I made another Sasa purchase from the Asian beauty online store (sasa.com). I put in an order on October 12th and it arrived October 30th. So it took around three weeks which isn't bad....especially how we recently had major hurricane weather.

 

Again, my items came in a white box. Inside the box there are lots of packing peanuts and bubble wrap. I never have any complaints about their packaging. My items always arrives safe and un-damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

There is always an itemized receipt inside the box too. This way you can double check on which products you've order and how much. 

So, let’s talk about the interesting part of my order...the products!! At first I was planning on making a purchase for my mom's items. But by the time I've checked out I have added two items for myself. I can't resist. I always want to try new items and these two items I've purchase my family and others online rave about so I've just got to try.

 

So for my mom, I brought her two Yanagiya Gray Hair Cover Foundation - Dark Brown Color. They were $22.10 each. I know it's kind of pricy but my mom just can't live without these. I will write a review on these items soon.
 

 

The items I got for myself is the HadaLabo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (170ml) and the HadaLabo Gokujyun Moisturizing Cream (50g).  Again, I will write reviews on these two items at a later time. 
 

 



 

And this time I was able to get a free sample.  I forgot if it's was a promotional item with a coupon code on their site or if it's something they just thrown in.  It's the Suisse Programme Cellular Aqua Night Cream (2ml).  And on the receipt it says "Free Gift" 

 

 

 

Anyone made a sasa purchase lately?  What items you get?  Any recommendation on items I should try?  Let me know!